Viola Michalec Kresta, 95, of San Antonio, passed away May 13, 2017. She was born on March 4, 1922 to Joseph V. & Anastasia Rybak Michalec in Shiner, TX. She married Robert A. Kresta on November 22, 1941 in San Antonio. She was a member of KJZT #16, St. Mary Magdalen Altar Society, and St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in San Antonio.

Viola is survived by: 2 sons, Robert J. Kresta of San Antonio, and Michael A. Kresta & wife Dawn of Bulverde, TX; 3 daughters, Bernadette Ahrens & husband Vernon of Comfort, TX, Beverly Fischer & husband Joseph of Boerne, TX, and Cheryl Reynolds & husband Rex of Lubbock, TX; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Viola was preceded in death by: her husband and parents.

Funeral Mass Service: 1 pm, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville, with Visitation starting at 11 am; and Rosary starting at 12 noon (all events at Church). Officiant: Rev. Max Landman. Memorials: Charity of your choice. Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.